By hiring experts and clearing out stored waste, rats have temporarily disappeared from a community around Vienna. But neighbors fear a return.
First the good news: the rat problem in a community around Vienna is a thing of the past for now and the number of unloved rodents has dropped dramatically. The bad news is that very few people currently expect this to continue.
About 50 cats
Readers of “Krone” know the background. A resident unintentionally attracts rats because she keeps food scraps for her approximately fifty cats in the garden – in addition to a lot of garbage. The neighbors tried to solve the rat problem with traps, but it has only recently started to improve because the woman was persuaded to clean up the garbage in her garden.
As a reminder, last year the deadline was missed and the community had to send a cleaning crew to fill six bins. “But we can’t pay for the drain every time,” said the mayor. Otherwise, the hands of the responsible municipality as a sanitary authority are tied. “We were able to hire experts who carried out the basic treatment. There are no more rat infestations. But it is their private property where we cannot just enter,” stressed the local leader.
Regulation should help
Keeping cats themselves is not a problem, according to the official veterinarian the cats are doing well. “We will therefore at least issue a local police regulation so that we can oblige property owners to combat such a problem or at least charge for it,” the mayor said.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
